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Use the magic of Text to Vector Graphic to create a variety of stunning vector graphics.
Text to Vector Graphic is a beta feature in Illustrator on desktop now available for testing and feedback.
Text to Vector Graphic, powered by Adobe Firefly, lets you create realistic vector graphics, such as scenes, subjects, and icons, with little time and effort.
Simply provide a brief description of the vector graphic you have in mind and set the required creative controls. Illustrator swiftly generates multiple variations as output for you to explore. Once you try them out, choose the one that best aligns with your artistic vision. Each variation is arranged in logical groups, allowing you to do further edits easily.
Generate a scene, subject, or icon
Generate a scene, subject, or icon in context or on a blank canvas using Text to Vector Graphic.
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In the Contextual Task Bar that appears, select Generate Vectors.
You can also access Generate Vectors from the File and Object menus, the Quick Actions section of the Properties panel, and using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Alt + G or Cmd + Shift + Option + G.
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In the prompt field, type in a description of the output you're looking for. If you are unsure how to craft an effective prompt or want creative ideas, choose Select a sample prompt for inspiration.
As you type, prompt suggestions guide you along, helping you add more detail.
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Use the options in Content type and detail as needed:
Content type: Select one of the following options:
- Scene: Generates an entire vector scene
- Subject: Generates a vector element that is high in detail without a background
- Icon: Generates a vector element that is low in detail without a background for icon sets and logos
Detail: Move the slider to adjust the level of detail required in the output.
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Use the options in Style Reference as needed:
- Style reference: Leave Auto enabled if you want the output style to match the style of the objects (vector or image) surrounding the selected rectangle. To pick a style from a specific object in your artwork, select Choose asset or Replace asset. Then, either select the object or draw a lasso around it.
- Effects: Apply one or more preset effects.
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Select View all settings , and in the Generate Vectors dialog box that opens, select Color and Tone to refine the colors for your output, as needed:
- Color Presets: Apply a color preset.
- No. of colors: Leave it as Auto or set the number of colors you want in the output.
- Specify Colors: Specify up to 12 colors. To edit or remove a specified color, select it and then make the changes in the menu that appears.
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Select Generate in the Generate Vectors dialog box. Variations of the output appear in the Properties panel. The first variation automatically appears on the canvas as a generated object, indicated by on its bounding box, replacing the selected rectangle. A Generative Object layer is also created in the Layers panel.
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In the Contextual Task Bar, use the arrows to preview the variations and select the one that best suits your design goals.
When you select a generated object on the canvas, its linked variations (the set of variations from which you selected one) appear in the Variations section of the Properties panel, allowing you to manage them contextually.
You can centrally manage all the variations generated in your document using Text to Vector Graphic and Generative Shape Fill in the Generated Variations panel (Window > Generated Variations). Even if you delete a generated object from the canvas or its linked variations from the Properties panel, they aren't deleted from the Generated Variations panel. On the other hand, if you delete a variation from the Generated Variations panel, it's no longer available as a linked variation for the object on the canvas. You can always undo the deletions by pressing Ctrl + Z or Cmd + Z.
At any time, you can generate variations similar to the ones you've generated without the need to remember text prompts or settings. Just hover over a variation in the Properties or Generated Variations panel, select More options , and then select Generate Similar . Generate Similar isn't available for variations generated using Generative Shape Fill or Text to Pattern.
When you ungroup a generated object, it loses all its linked variations.
You can run Text to Vector Graphic on an object generated using Text to Vector Graphic as long as it remains grouped. The new object replaces the old one but retains all the previous linked variations.
When you create a copy of a generated object, the copy inherits all the linked variations. If you run Text to Vector Graphic on a copy, the new variations are linked only to that copy.
If multiple copies of a generated object exist, deleting one instance of a linked variation won't affect the others.
Provide feedback on your output
Hover over a variation, select More options , and then select one of the following:
- Good result or Poor result: Rate its quality
- Report variation: Report it if it's harmful, illegal, or offensive
Who can access Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator?
Text to Vector Graphic is available in the Illustrator app wherever Adobe provides services, except in China. It's designed to be safe for commercial use.
Is Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator part of users’ existing subscription or do they have to pay an additional fee for this capability?
Illustrator users can access Text to Vector Graphic in the app and get access to generative credits for priority processing of generative AI content as a part of their license.
Why did Adobe bring Text to Vector Graphic into Illustrator?
Illustrator is one of the Creative Cloud apps that natively integrates Adobe Firefly, Adobe’s powerful generative AI technology. Users can now leverage the power of Adobe Firefly directly in the Illustrator app to enrich their creative processes and outputs.
How is Text to Vector Graphic different from other tools in Illustrator?
Text to Vector Graphic is a generative AI capability powered by Adobe Firefly. Unlike other Illustrator capabilities, this capability enables you to use a text prompt to create editable vector graphics including subjects, scenes, and icons quickly and easily.
Will Text to Vector Graphic replace existing tools in Illustrator?
Text to Vector Graphic is a generative AI-powered capability intended to complement existing tools in Illustrator.
What are the system requirements to use Text to Vector Graphic?
Text to Vector Graphic works in the Illustrator app, so it shares the same system requirements.
Do you need to be connected to the internet to use Text to Vector Graphic?
Yes, in order to use Text to Vector Graphic, you must be connected to the internet.
What regions and languages is Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator available in?
Text to Vector Graphic is available in the Illustrator app wherever Adobe provides services, except in China, and supports over 100 languages.
Do users need to be experienced with Illustrator to use Text to Vector Graphic?
Illustrator users of all levels can use Text to Vector Graphic.
What are generative credits and are they applied when using Text to Vector Graphic?
Generative credits are applied when using Text to Vector Graphic. Learn more about what they are and how many are applied.
What are Content Credentials and do they apply to Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator?
Content Credentials are a new kind of tamper-evident metadata that get added to the assets generated using Text to Vector Graphic and exported as .jpg, .png, or .svg files. They increase transparency around the origins and history of the assets they are applied to. Learn more about Content Credentials.
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